About this property
The Helena Library and Museum (now called the Helena Museum of Phillips County) is a historic building at 623 Pecan Street in Helena, Arkansas. Originally constructed in 1889 by the Women's Library Association to house a library for the city of Helena, it has also housed the county library, regional library and the county's museum.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75000400. It was listed on December 6, 1975.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Helena Library and Museum listed on the National Register?
Helena Library and Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Helena Library and Museum?
Helena Library and Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Helena Library and Museum?
The period of significance for Helena Library and Museum is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Helena Library and Museum?
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